[amsat-bb] Re: LVB 5400 rotor control problem
I think you for your suggestion. Very interesting result. The HRD rotor interface software does not display what the Yaesu rotor box does. HRO displays 180 degrees regardless where the rotor is pointing.. However when I click anywhere on the map the rotor proceeds to 180 degrees regardless of where I tell it to go. 180 degrees is where the LVB box displays the rotor position is all the time and never moves. I removed the to of the LBV. I removed the connection from the cale to the connector and reinstalled it. It seems tight. Hoping that might remove and oxidation that might have built up. I pushed the IC down and no movement was noticed. Still the same issue exist. On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 4:10 AM, Stefano Simonetti iw1...@yahoo.it wrote: Hi, I think you refer to the lcd display that does not work. Have you tried to check if the info is displayed ok on a pc using for example the program rotator distributed with HRD (via rs232) ? In that case the issue could be in something wrong between the pic and the LCD display connections. 73, Steve - IW1RDZ *Da:* Stephen E. Belter s...@wintek.com *A:* John Price n4q...@gmail.com; AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org *Inviato:* Mercoledì 22 Maggio 2013 3:17 *Oggetto:* [amsat-bb] Re: LVB 5400 rotor control problem John, You will get better answers from other people on the list, but a couple of things come to mind: 1. Do the meters still work on the Yaesu G5400B control box? If so, the potentiometers and wiring between the Yaesu control box and the rotors are probably OK. If not, check for broken or corroded control cable wires and connections. 2. If the meters work, then check the wiring and connections between the Yaesu box and the LVB tracker. 3. The next thing to worry about after connections is the 5-volt regulator and analog outputs from the Yaesu that give the position to the LVB Tracker. Check the above, then let us know what you find. 73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, s...@wintek.com On 5/21/13 8:43 PM, John Price n4q...@gmail.com wrote: Well after working for a very long time without issues my LVB and Yaesu control box have stop talking. The rotor box works perfect with the rotor but the LVB display does not indicate any movement. It just sets at 179 Az and 0 El. The switches on the LVB will move the rotor but no display movement on the LVB. Anyone got any idea what might be going on here? Thank John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 OSCAR-11 20th birthday #1 WAS HF #57,114 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 OSCAR-11 20th birthday #1 WAS HF #57,114 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LVB 5400 rotor control problem
Well after working for a very long time without issues my LVB and Yaesu control box have stop talking. The rotor box works perfect with the rotor but the LVB display does not indicate any movement. It just sets at 179 Az and 0 El. The switches on the LVB will move the rotor but no display movement on the LVB. Anyone got any idea what might be going on here? Thank John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 OSCAR-11 20th birthday #1 WAS HF #57,114 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Windows 8
I am about to attempt to migrate my satellite station to Windows 8 operating system on my new HP Pavilion. Has anyone experience with this. Will Satpc32 run under windows 8 64 bit? How about the USB driver for the LVB tracker? I doubt the old one I used for XP will work. Nothing else I used that required a driver worked even with the Windows 7 drivers I used on the laptop. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Arrow antenna sold
Thanks for all the emails and interest. I had no idea they were that popular. 73's John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: VUCC Sat
My goodness! I got #135 on April 5th 2004. There must have been a long dry spell. On Mon, Dec 17, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Ted k7trkra...@charter.net wrote: First of all, congrats to KC9TTR for #236 !! As a side comment, I look up at VUCC #226 (dated 12-29-11). That means there have been only 100 VUCC's this year. The death of HO68, SO67, AO51 and now AO27 really put the 'hurt' on new activity. I feel fortunate to have got most of my grids from AO-51. Any future VUCC's are going to take a lot of effort and hard work. 73, Ted, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of KR Yoksh Sent: Monday, December 17, 2012 2:49 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC Sat Congrats from VUCC Sat #150 73 Kyle Yoksh K0KN Olathe, KS --- Original Message --- Today I received VUCC Sat certificate #236 from the ARRL. Thanks to all the operators who helped me achieve this, especially portable operators in grids away from home. KC9TTR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Yaesu FTM-350AR
Has anyone tried using the Yaesu FTM-350AR mobile to work the FM satellites. It is stated in the manual that it is a full-duplex radio. Been looking at something to use mobile. I would appreciate any input anyone might have. Thanks. John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: pots for Yaseu G5400 rotors
This should be what you need. I bought 4 from them about two years ago. Parts Department (Manuals, Parts 8 am - 4 pm PST): 1-714-827-7600 parts department (562) 404-2700 (562) 404-4828 FAX Email : yaesupa...@vxstdusa.com http://www.yaesu.com/amateur/techsupport.html 500K in rotor S8(B)101823 Pot in control box Q9000404 73's John On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 7:12 PM, n4csi...@bellsouth.net wrote: Can anyone recommend a good source for the pots that go into the Yaseu G5400 rotors? Dave, AA4KN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Fox News
Interesting comment Bob. Would you care to clarify your meaning? On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 9:16 PM, Bob Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu wrote: AMSAT-Fox came out as a compromise. OK, but please lets not call it AMSAT Fox News if we want anyone to trust us. Bob ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Fox News
Gee, we sure would not wont the spin to stop here as O'Reilly puts it. John N4QWF On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net wrote: Bob, Actually, that would be a good name, since it will be fairly balanced. It has to be, so it won't go all wobbly on us. ;) Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob Bruninga Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 8:16 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Fox News AMSAT-Fox came out as a compromise. OK, but please lets not call it AMSAT Fox News if we want anyone to trust us. Bob ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO40 contacts
My last logged contact on AO-41 was 8/13/2004 with W7ARO. My last logged DX contact on AO-41 was 8/12/2003 with FM5CS. I am sure there were other contacts that did not get logged. 73's John On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM, Floyd Rodgers kc5...@swbell.net wrote: Did anyone manage to bag any contacts off A040 before it's sad event? ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ARRL VUCC
Congrats to you Jim for #209. Sure not a lot of folks achieving VUCC. I got #135 April 5.2004. With all the grid work on the FM birds you would think there would be alot more being awarded. 74 certificates in 7 years sure ain't a lot. Wonder if they are just not being sent in? Anyway good work. 73's John On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 7:46 AM, Zachary Beougher zack.kd8...@hotmail.comwrote: Congrats from # 204! KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Jim Adams Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 9:07 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ARRL VUCC Got my ARRL VUCC Satellite #209 today. Nice large certificate too. Woo hoo! Jim Adams - K0BAM Ridgway, Colorado ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] IC-1200 1.2 ghz rig on eBay
If interested please view this link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270652661518 thanks John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: SAT VUCC
Congratulations on the VUCC award. I got mine in 2004 and it is numbered 135. Not alot of folks getting them I guess. I am surprised what with all the grids being passed out on the FM birds now days. 73's John On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 9:42 AM, Ulip Željko zeljko.u...@plinacro.hr wrote: Hello SAT friends, A little self promotion: Few days ago I founded in my post office box the VUCC Satellite Award # 197. Very nice piece of paper. The next award project is AMSAT Sexagesimal Award. For SAT DXCC I must wait for the P3E. Best regards 73 Zeljko 9A2EY ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] SO-67 skid times
Can anyone tell me were the schedule for this satellite is published. I don't seem to be able to find it. I listened for it this evening and heard nothing in FM07. Anyone else heard it since the announced reactivation. Any info would be appreciated. I also listened for HO-68 this evening and heard nothing but a solid carrier. It was supposed to be in FM/Pacsat mode according to the website. Maybe I missed something. Does this mean it is in digital mode and running FM modulation or does it mean it is running both FM voice and pacsat digital at the same time. Anyone got a answer? 73's John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: States needed for WAS on satellite
I will be at Holden Beach, NC starting this coming Saturday. I hope to catch some of the passes of the FM birds that evening. I will be active with the handheld and Arrow from time to time all that next week. If you still need North Carolina at that time email me and I will work a skid with you. I hope to be on AO-51 both V/u and V/s during field day. Might catch you then. 73's John On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:36 PM, Larry Teran ki6...@gmail.com wrote: I need the following States to complete the WAS award from ARRL, I will appreciate if they are any stations from these states or information of a station to contact to sked a QSO. thanks for your time. 73s Larry KI6YAA Connecticut Maine Massachusetts Mississippi North Carolina Rhode Island West Virginia Wisconsin ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Field Day
The few entries you get are from folks like my club K4CQ. The club is not interested in the Amsat Field Day. They allow me space on the tower to mount the antennas because it gets them the ARRL bonus points. I do it with hopes of influencing someone to become interested in Amsat. Has not happened as yet. I wont be in town this year for the operation so it wont get done. Guess you will have one less score to add in this year. I will miss the fun. 73's John On Mon, May 3, 2010 at 6:41 PM, Bruce kk...@amsat.org wrote: Wondering why all the hoopla about any of the satellites being in any mode. AMSAT receives only about 15 entries for field day. The rest must be doing only demos or making the one bonus contact. With hundreds of field day stations on the air we should have way more entries. 73...bruce Sent from my iPhone ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Looking for Mode A receive Antenna
I have for a number of years used a full wave loop. I ran the wire inside a piece of black plastic water pipe which is about 2 inch diameter. Close the loop with a T-connector made for this pipe and bring the ends of the wire out the open T. Connect one end to center connector of Coax and the other end to the braid of the coax. I use RG-58 or 59 since it is receive only. Hang it horizonal supported by a cross made of wood strips and setting on a tripod. I have even just tossed it up on the roof and let it lay there. It has a cone shape node pointing to the sky. The pattern is about from 15 degrees after AOS to 15 degrees before LOS. granted it would work better if you raised it higher but has worked just great for me as discribed. I can send a picture of it if you wish. Good luck and 73's John On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF ni...@ngunn.net wrote: How about a dipole 16'6 across? On 20-Feb-10 17:11, PE0SAT wrote: Hi, Thanks for reading. Anybody out there that can give me a drawing for building a Mode A receive antenna? 73 Jan - PE0SAT No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2698 - Release Date: 02/19/10 19:34:00 -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF), e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Kenwood D7 Fullduplex handheld FS
I have this radio to offer from the estate of a dear friend. His wife is asking our local club to help sell his equipment. Before we list this on eBay I thought someone here might wont to purchase it. The radio is in excellent working condition. There is a scratch on the display but it does not interfere with reading the display. I have two batteries that both seem to take a charge just fine. One is a PB 39 and the other is a PB 38. They are both included. Also the orginal wall charger from Kenwood is included. All the manuals are with it also. I do not have the box. I would expect this radio with included items is worth $260.00 including shipping to the lower 48 states. Others please inquire concerning shipping cost. Anyone interested in this rig please contact me direct. n4...@amsat.org Thanks John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Trolls on the -bb
Gee, a voice of reason. How refreshing! I thought there was none left to be heard. Drew for Gods sake don't get discouraged. Amsat needs folks like you. Keep up the good work. 73's John On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 6:43 AM, nickquadp...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dave got it right. The silent majority are your fans me included So A big at a boy for you Drew and thanks nick People often ask me why more of the AMSAT leadership doesn't participate on the AMSAT-BB. I think that over the last few weeks we have seen ample reason why. We've been accused of stupidity, malfeasance, sloth, and called out at every opportunity. I've about had it with the trolling and the bickering and the internet commandos cruising for reactions. They've caused it to cease being fun or even interesting to participate in this email list. Please hang in there, Drew...for every one of the idiot whiners, there are probably several hundred of us that deplore them, but they'll dry up and blow away, just like a cloud of bad gas!! This has had many a repeat performance in the past, and the names always change 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguim...@san.rr.com Disagree: I learn ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Cross boom question
I have been using the same antennas and a metal boom since 1992. Also do the same at field day every year. If it doesn't work please don't tell me now. I have been to happy with the setup to wont to change. 73's John On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Kevin Grothhisl...@gmail.com wrote: I have just finished building a set of 2m and 440mhz circular polarized beams to work the birds. (tired of standing in the heat and cold outside!) I tried to save a little bit of money by building a wood dowel inserted into a sched 40 uv resistant pipe. I hung the beams on either side of the cross boom and it sags way too much and is ugly. I thought about using some eyebolts and some nylon cording for support to the vertical mast, but I'm trying to keep everything as clean as possible for the neighbors. I would really rather not have to purchase a fiberglass satellite boom commercially, but if I have to, I will. I have a bunch of 1.75 aluminum pipe that would be more than able to support most anything I plan to add to the antenna collection in the future (1.2 and 2.4 ghz). My question is how much of a difference would it make if I mounted the 2m and 440 beams in an X position to the aluminum beam? I have read some short answers that it would minimize the swr issue, but haven't really found an answer that I am comfortable with. Also, how would that effect a later addition like a 1.2 or 2.4 ghz antenna.? My current antennas are a KLM 2m-14c and a 435-40cx, both circular polarized and switchable RH and LH polarization. Does anyone have any experience with a metal crossboom? Thanks! Kevin N9EME Fort Worth, TX ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500?
No, The same part is used in the three versions of the rotor. The part in the control box is common to all the control boxes. Better said is the part for the rotors is S8101823 and the part for the control boxes is Q9000404. Hope that makes it clear. 73's John On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 1:54 PM, Peter Sils kd...@yahoo.com wrote: John, do I understand correctly that the same part # is used in the rotor as well as the control box? So, if I order 4 I shouldbe good to go? TNX AGN OM for all the work on this!! Peter --- On *Wed, 6/17/09, John Price n4q...@gmail.com* wrote: From: John Price n4q...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500? To: Peter Sils kd...@yahoo.com, amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 12:48 PM I looked around on the net for a substitute 500 ohm pot for the rotor. I finally called Yaesu and got tech support after a long wait. The potentiometer in the 5400, 5500 and 5600 are the same part. The order department still has the old number for the 5400 which caused them to say they did not stock them anymore. Here is the part number and price for the pot. #S8101823 Price $12.35 That should settle the question about fixing the control box or the rotor. 73's John On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Peter Sils kd...@yahoo.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kd...@yahoo.com wrote: John, TNX 4 the info!!! 73 Peter KD0AA --- On *Tue, 6/16/09, John Price n4q...@gmail.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n4q...@gmail.com * wrote: From: John Price n4q...@gmail.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n4q...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500? To: Peter Sils kd...@yahoo.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kd...@yahoo.com, amsat-bb@amsat.orghttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=amsat...@amsat.org Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 6:04 PM Short of it is I don't know. I don't have a 5500. I would suggest you call Yaesu @ 1-714-827-7600 and ask if part #Q9000404 is listed for that rotor. They can answer that question for you. While you are at it as I did not think to ask would you inquire if they have any info on who made the potentiometer in the AZ and EL rotors for them and do they have a manufactures part number for it. I believe they are the same part. I am sure there are lots of folks here that would like that info. Thanks John On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Peter Sils kd...@yahoo.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=kd...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi John, I have a 5500 - are they the same pots? Part # and price would be appreciated! TNX in advance OM!! 73 Peter Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:16:12 -0400 From: John Price n4q...@gmail.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n4q...@gmail.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5500 To: n8...@roadrunner.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n8...@roadrunner.com, amsat-bb@amsat.orghttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=amsat...@amsat.org Message-ID: 8d1b8e80906151516w34fc90edraaebbddfbd66c...@mail.gmail.comhttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=8d1b8e80906151516w34fc90edraaebbddfbd66c...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hey, I called Yaseu to order the pots and have 6 coming. Why so many you ask? I was going to order a few of the pots for the rotor as well while I was at it and found out they no longer stock them. If you have a 5400 I would call Yaesu and get some of the control box pots while they are still available. I have the phone number and part number if you need it. 73's John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.orghttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/http://home.comcast.net/%7En4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.orghttp://us.mc398.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/http://home.comcast.net/%7En4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming
[amsat-bb] Re: [Fwd: Re: Re: John Price n4q...@gmail.comRe: Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500?]
My resent experience with Yaesu has been most impressive. I called and ordered the pots for the control box and the order department was very helpful. I called back to today to inquire about the pot for the rotor and the order department connected me to tech support were I was told the 5400,5500 and 5600 rotors all use the same pot. I was returned to the order line were I ordered 3 of the 500 ohm pots. The people were as nice to chat with as any I have ever dealt with. 5*'s to Yaesu for an excellent service department. I encourage anyone to just ring them up if you need parts or have questions. If anyone needs the phone number or part numbers drop me a email. 73's John On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 5:09 PM, w4upd upd...@bristor-assoc.com wrote: Due to several comments concerning attempts to contact Yaesu have been met with no contact or delays, I thought I'd pass on the info I made available to another on this list. I have found that by using the email/internet approach first then following up via phone to finalize my purchases seem to be reasonably successful. Hopefully this will help others here on the list. Regards, Reid, W4UPD Original Message Subject:Re: [amsat-bb] Re: John Price Re: Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500? Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:02:15 -0400 From: w4upd upd...@bristor-assoc.com To: Peter apb...@dsl.pipex.com References: 967674.78237...@web39808.mail.mud.yahoo.com 8d1b8e80906161604k79740d4w915a36e74ee4f...@mail.gmail.com 4a3829e0.10...@bristor-assoc.com 1600fe2c35ad4664987bdda7c683f...@parents 4a38db6e.2070...@bristor-assoc.com 000f01c9ef4a$722b79c0$56826d...@pipex.com Directly from Yaesu. You go to sales (email) to get the part number for the item # in your IPB. Then when they send you the part number, you forward the email to parts and they give you a price. You can order via mail, but since you don't know the shipping and I am in the US here, I just finally follow up with ordering via a phone call to the parts department. Regards, Reid, W4UPD Email for part numbers: t.fac...@vxstdusa.com Phone: 714-827-7600 x 1513 Email for price: yaesupa...@vxstdusa.com mailto:yaesupa...@vxstdusa.com b.vela...@vxstdusa.com mailto:b.vela...@vxstdusa.com Phone:714-827-7600 ext 6800 Excerpt from their email: (We do not sell parts internationally you can contact exp...@vxstd.com mailto:exp...@vxstd.com and they will refer you to the office you need to contact) Peter wrote: Hello Reid I obviously missed something in this thread, could you tell me where you ordered the Pots from. Peter G0BHP I ordered them yesterday and they are on route now. Item #: 17 500 ohm potentiometer. P/N S8101823 $12.35 each. This is the rotator positioning pots in the rotators. The same pot is used in both azimuth and elevation. The pots can do 360 degree rotation and therefore are different from standard pots. I suspect the 5500 is the same but I won't swear to it since I only have the 5400. Regards, Reid, W4UPD George Henry wrote: - Original Message - From: w4upd upd...@bristor-assoc.com To: John Price n4q...@gmail.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org; Peter Sils kd...@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 6:25 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500? I'd be surprised if the pots were not the same as they are the same values and size. Also, I have ordered the Elevation and Azimuth internal position 500 ohm pots which are the same and cost $12.35 each (mine were corroded from the weather). Regards, Reid, W4UPD How recently did you order them? I, too, had heard that the AZ/EL position pots were NLA from Yaesu... George, KA3HSW No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.73/2180 - Release Date: 06/16/09 07:41:00 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.76/2183 - Release Date: 06/17/09 05:53:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.73/2180 - Release Date: 06/16/09 07:41:00 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5500
OK, Phone # 1-714-827-7600 Part #Q9000404 73's John On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 2:54 AM, Edward Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: John, Please send me the phone number and part number. MY B5400 has been not in service for a couple years and I hope it works well when I get it back up this summer. But probably good insurance to have some pots. 73, Ed - KL7UW At 02:16 PM 6/15/2009, you wrote: Hey, I called Yaseu to order the pots and have 6 coming. Why so many you ask? I was going to order a few of the pots for the rotor as well while I was at it and found out they no longer stock them. If you have a 5400 I would call Yaesu and get some of the control box pots while they are still available. I have the phone number and part number if you need it. 73's John On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:20 AM, n8...@roadrunner.com wrote: John, Guess I should have mentioned that I have seen a problem with a dirty calibration pot. But to explain your symptoms, they would both have to be dirty. If the unit was stored for a while, maybe that is the case. '73 - de Ed N8BBQ -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/http://home.comcast.net/%7En4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Pots for 5400 or 5500?
Short of it is I don't know. I don't have a 5500. I would suggest you call Yaesu @ 1-714-827-7600 and ask if part #Q9000404 is listed for that rotor. They can answer that question for you. While you are at it as I did not think to ask would you inquire if they have any info on who made the potentiometer in the AZ and EL rotors for them and do they have a manufactures part number for it. I believe they are the same part. I am sure there are lots of folks here that would like that info. Thanks John On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Peter Sils kd...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi John, I have a 5500 - are they the same pots? Part # and price would be appreciated! TNX in advance OM!! 73 Peter Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:16:12 -0400 From: John Price n4q...@gmail.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5500 To: n8...@roadrunner.com, amsat-bb@amsat.org Message-ID: 8d1b8e80906151516w34fc90edraaebbddfbd66c...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hey, I called Yaseu to order the pots and have 6 coming. Why so many you ask? I was going to order a few of the pots for the rotor as well while I was at it and found out they no longer stock them. If you have a 5400 I would call Yaesu and get some of the control box pots while they are still available. I have the phone number and part number if you need it. 73's John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5500
Hey, I called Yaseu to order the pots and have 6 coming. Why so many you ask? I was going to order a few of the pots for the rotor as well while I was at it and found out they no longer stock them. If you have a 5400 I would call Yaesu and get some of the control box pots while they are still available. I have the phone number and part number if you need it. 73's John On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:20 AM, n8...@roadrunner.com wrote: John, Guess I should have mentioned that I have seen a problem with a dirty calibration pot. But to explain your symptoms, they would both have to be dirty. If the unit was stored for a while, maybe that is the case. '73 - de Ed N8BBQ -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Got Yaesu 5400 rotor control box problem
I have hauled out my spare 5400 rotor for field day and found I have a problem. The control box is not sending accurate readings to the computer. It works fine as far as the rotor and the meter readings. I know the problem is in the control box as the one I use for everyday operation works fine with this rotor. I have checked the voltages at the transformer and they are OK so I am now suspect of one or both of the pots that adjust output voltage. I when I connect it to just one side of the rotor I can not get it to adjust to 1023 in the calibration routine in the software. Connecting it to the other side shows the same result. What I do see is a value that bounces around at random. I guess my question is does this mean that I have two bad pots or is there some common connection between the AZ/EL output that would exhibit this result. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO-51 mode ?
Anyone know if the bird is still in May configuration? I did not get to work it this evening. Grandson music concert took priority -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email n4...@amsat.org Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW, What a ride! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
